Hai
Every Hai since 1975 — 588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hai
Hai is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1975, 588 American babies have been named Hai. Its peak came in 1983, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,036 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,222 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,215 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,067 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #11,987 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,025 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,306 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,118 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,510 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,476 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,514 |
| 1985 | — | — | 39 | #1,626 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,079 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,784 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Hai
- Hai Rui Politician · 1514–1587
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hai in 2025?
Hai did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hai?
588 babies have been named Hai in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hai most popular?
Hai peaked in 1983, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Hai a boy or girl name?
Hai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hai rising or falling?
Hai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hai?
Well-known people named Hai include Hai Rui (politician).